Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced charges against two men suspected of targeting Jewish diners at a Westside restaurant in May. Gascón’s office has charged Xavier Pabon, 30, and Samer Jayylusi, 36, with two felony counts of assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury. The charges also include hate crime enhancements. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
“A hate crime is a crime against all of us,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office is committed to doing all we can to make Los Angeles County a place where our diversity is embraced and protected.”
